Appendix 4. A Comparison of Internet Use and
Health Status of Populations That Experience Health Disparities
(Part 4)

3. Asthma

3.1 Race and Ethnicity

Blacks/African Americans have higher rates of hospitalization
for asthma compared to Whites at all ages, but particularly
for children under the age of 5 (Figure
16). Yet, Blacks/African Americans have the lowest rate
of Internet use among racial and ethnic groups (Figure
15).

3.2 Gender

Male children have higher rates of hospitalizations for asthma
compared to female children, while older females have higher
hospitalization rates compared to older males (Figure
18). Internet use, in general, does not differ largely
between males and females (Figure 17).